World Book Day | I know you love reading too
Release Date:
2022-04-24
In the vibrant month of April, we celebrated the 27th World Book Day. To further ignite the passion for learning among our employees and foster a culture of continuous learning, Pengfei Group, under the leadership of its Party and Mass Work Office, organized a reading salon themed “Befriending Books, Embracing Youthful Joy.” The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Xu Jianrong and Song Junqing, vice presidents of the Xiaoyi City Reading Association, as well as Lü Xiaofang, Deputy General Manager of Administration at the Group.
In the vibrant month of April, we celebrated the 27th World Book Day. To further ignite the passion for learning among our employees and foster a culture of continuous learning, Pengfei Group, under the leadership of the Party and Mass Work Office, organized a book‑sharing event themed “Making Friends Through Books, Enjoying Youth.” The event was graced by the distinguished presence of leaders including Xu Jianrong and Song Junqing, vice presidents of the Xiaoyi City Reading Association, as well as Lü Xiaofang, Deputy General Manager of Administration at the Group.
At the event, 14 book recommenders delivered compelling presentations, highlighting each book’s structure, key themes, and their personal insights, while the attending leaders offered thoughtful commentary in turn.
Book Recommendations
NO.1
“The Six Great Personalities” Author: Wu Yuebo
Synopsis:
Have you ever wondered why people perceive the same thing in such different ways? Why does a single individual exhibit varying states of mind when faced with different situations?
Xu Jianrong, vice president of the Xiaoyi City Reading Association, presented the book “The Big Six Personality Types,” offering participants a chance to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others, thereby learning how to love and be loved.
Chairman Xu was thoroughly prepared and spoke with great logical coherence, enabling everyone to gain a clearer understanding of their own personality and that of those around them, as well as how to leverage strengths and address weaknesses in their interactions. He also emphasized tailoring communication styles to the distinct traits of different personalities, embracing the varied approaches each type brings to tasks, and more.
Happiness begins with acceptance. With the Big Six personality framework, you can read minds—understand yourself and others!
NO.2
“Your Loneliness, Though Defeated, Still Holds Honor” by Liu Tong
Synopsis:
“Your Loneliness, Though Defeated, Still Honorable” centers on one of the most relatable themes for young people—loneliness—using 33 true and moving stories to explore 33 distinct yet deeply resonant forms of solitude.
Original excerpt:
Your face wears an air of calm, yet no one knows how tightly you’re clenching your teeth. You walk with the wind in your steps, though no one sees the bruise on your knee from a fall long ago. You laugh without a care, but few realize that when you cry, it’s only silent tears. To make things seem effortless, you must be working tirelessly behind the scenes. There is no future we cannot change—only a past we refuse to let go of.
Loneliness is not failure; it is the best time to have a conversation with yourself.
NO.3
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Synopsis:
Through the adventures of its protagonist, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” satirizes and critiques America’s hypocritical and vulgar social customs, its pharisaical religious rituals, and its rigid, outdated school system, while portraying with a cheerful tone the free and lively spirit of childhood.
Original excerpt:
Home is like a root, forever the haven of its leaves; home is like a red ribbon, forever binding the heart of the wanderer; home is like a coat—though it cannot raise the temperature, it bestows a warmth that even a stove cannot replace.
Everyone’s poised and eloquent remarks and insightful sharing brought me right back to my own youthful days—truly a case of “making friends through books, savoring the joys of youth.” Though you’re all young, your reading spans a remarkably wide range of subjects; that’s truly remarkable. I hope that, under President Zheng’s guidance, you’ll live well, read deeply, think critically, and grow with purpose.
— Song Junqing, Vice President of the Xiaoyi City Reading Association
Pengfei Group has always championed the principles of continuous, daily, and lifelong learning. Today, the fourteen books we’ve curated together essentially form a life story of our own. These tales and masterpieces are like conversations with great minds, guiding us to fortify ourselves with knowledge and become the best version of ourselves.
— Lü Xiaofang, Deputy General Manager of Administration, Group
Today, the fourteen book recommenders spoke with great enthusiasm, and in the process of sharing, they each felt a deep sense of fulfillment and happiness. Moving forward, we will regularly host events like this reading salon, offering everyone a moment of respite and spiritual renewal amidst their busy workdays.
— Wu Yanling, Director of the Party and Mass Work Office
“Learn at all times, learn every day, and learn throughout life.” Reading is not merely a means of cultivating personal refinement and developing a well-rounded character; it is also a vital endeavor for elevating the intellectual and cultural standards of the entire nation and society. We also hope that, in your spare time, you will frequently visit the library to borrow books and immerse yourselves in reading, strengthening your inner world with knowledge and wisdom, and savoring the joy that books bring.
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